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Definition: CLAIR-OBSCUR

Part of Speech Definition
Noun 1. An alternative spelling for "Chiaroscuro": Alt. of Chiaro-oscuro.[Websters].

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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"Clair-obscur" is a common misspelling or typo for: clair-obscure.

Date "Clair-obscur" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1914. (references)

Etymology:Clair-obscur \Clair"-ob*scur"\, noun. [French expression See Clare-obscure.]. (references)

Definition: CLAIR-OBSCUR

Part of SpeechDefinition
Noun1. An alternative spelling for "Chiaroscuro": Alt. of Chiaro-oscuro.[Websters].

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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Date "CLAIR-OBSCUR" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1914. (references)

Etymology:Clair-obscur \Clair"-ob*scur"\, noun. [French expression See Clare-obscure.]. (references)